PUBLIC PARKS 
															
													 
													
														 
														     Rama IX Royal Park The 200-acre 
														botanical garden-cum-public park is located deep inside Sukhumvit Soi 103 
														(Udomsuk) and was opened in 1987 to commemorate the 60th birthday of His 
														Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
														 
														 
														Open: Daily from 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. 
														Admission: 10 baht. 
														 
														     Benchasiri Park This compact 
														park on Sukhumvit Road near Soi 24 was built to commemorate the 60th 
														birthday of HM Queen Sirikit in 1992. It features a huge sculpture of 
														commemorative coin illustrating an image of HM Queen Sirikit and 12 pieces of 
														contemporary sculptures including children’s works. Open: Daily from 5 
														a.m.-8 p.m. 
														Admission: Free
														 
														 
														     Chatuchak Park This is located at the 
														junction of Phahonyothin and Vibhavadi Rungsit roads. There are nine pieces of 
														ASEAN sculptures that enhance the character of the park. 
														 
														Open: Daily from 5 a.m.- 8 p.m. 
														Admission: Free 
														 
														     Lumpini Park This was a huge open space 
														once belonging to King Rama VI, who issued a royal command to turn the area 
														into a public park as a gift to Bangkok residents. It is located on Rama IV 
														Road, between Ratchadamri and Witthayu (Wireless) roads, with entrance gates on 
														all sides. 
														 
														Open: Daily from 5 a.m. – 8 p.m. 
														Admission: Free 
														 
														     Princess Mother Memorial Park This 
														beautiful park is located on Soi 3 Somdet Chao Phraya Road, Khlong San 
														District. It was built near the Wat Anongkharam community where Somdej Phra 
														Srinagarindra Boromarajajonani, HRH the Princess Mother had resided during her 
														childhood. The park comprises a full scale model of the Princess Mother’s house 
														and the old buildings renovated as exhibition halls displaying the life story 
														of Her Royal Highness the Princess Mother as well as the history of the Wat 
														Anongkharam community. 
														 
														Open: Garden - Daily from 6 a.m. – 6 p.m./ Museum – Daily from 9 
														a.m.–4 p.m.
														 
														Admission: Free 
														 
														     Queen Sirikit Park This is situated east 
														of Chatuchak Park on Phahonyothin Road. It was built to commemorate the 60th
														birthday anniversary of HM Queen Sirikit. A big pool in the park contains three 
														fountains and a fine collection of both Thai and foreign lotuses. 
													Open: Daily from 5 a.m.-8 p.m. 
														Admission: Free
														 
														 
														     Rommaninat Park This is a public park 
														built on the old prison grounds on Mahachai Road near Wat Suthat. The 
														Corrections Museum inside the park displays instruments of punishment and 
														evolution of punishment in Thailand. 
														 
														Open: Park - Daily from 5 a.m.-8 p.m. 
														     Museum – Thu to Sat from 8.30 a.m.-4.30 p.m. 
														Admission: Free 
														 
														     Saranrom Park Located near the Grand 
														Palace between Rachini and Charoenkrung roads, this park was originally a royal 
														garden in the Saranrom Palace. At the south end of the park is a marble 
														monument dedicated to HM Queen Sunantha Kumareerat and HRH Prince Kannaporn 
														Phetcharat, who died in a boating accident in the reign of King Rama V. 
														 
														Open: Daily from 5 a.m.-8 p.m. 
														Admission: Free 
													
													
													 
													 
													
													
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